Georgia CommonsHR 219: University of West Georgia Cheerleading Program; continued reputation of excellence and global recognition as a dynasty with 35 national championships for All-Girl and Coed squads from 2001-2025; commend
Last action February 10, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the University of West Georgia Cheerleading Program for winning a Division I national championship and building a 35-championship legacy from 2001 to 2025.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the University of West Georgia's cheerleading program, including its All-Girl, Coed, and Group Stunt squads, for winning Division I national titles at the Universal Cheerleaders Association National College Championship in Orlando, Florida. The resolution lists the coaches and the members of the 2024-2025 Small Coed, Large Coed, All-Girl, and All-Girl Group Stunt teams by name. It formally commends the program's legacy of 35 total national championships since 2001 and wishes the program continued success. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the cheerleading program.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the University of West Georgia Cheerleading Program for winning Division I national championships in multiple squad categories.
- Recognizes the program's cumulative record of 35 national championships for All-Girl and Coed squads from 2001 to 2025.
- Names the coaching staff and every member of the 2024-2025 Small Coed, Large Coed, All-Girl, and All-Girl Group Stunt teams.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the program.
Who it affects
The University of West Georgia Cheerleading Program, its coaches Nichole Nichols, Brian Nichols, Landon Harvey, Jalen Jones, and Camila Pagan, and the named student-athletes on its Small Coed, Large Coed, All-Girl, and All-Girl Group Stunt squads.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the achievements of a university athletic program and its student-athletes, formally entered into the legislative record.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the team's Division I national championship win at the Universal Cheerleaders Association National College Championship in Orlando.
- It lists the full rosters of the 2024-2025 Small Coed, Large Coed, All-Girl, and All-Girl Group Stunt teams.
- The resolving clause formally commends the program and wishes it continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the program.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the University of West Georgia Cheerleading Program on its legacy of excellence and extend the sincerest best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
- Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
Topics
- University of West Georgia
- cheerleading
- college athletics
- legislative commendation